This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Decatur’s Justin Longest for his outstanding play in a loss to Wicomico last week. Pictured above is Longest (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox (left) and ATP President and CEO Bob Hammond and Sophia Hammond (right).Submitted photo
WEST OCEAN CITY — After years of planning and preparation, followed by more years of actual construction, Worcester County on Tuesday officially dedicated the new wastewater treatment plant at Mystic Harbour in West Ocean City.The concept of replacing the aging and poorly functioning wastewater treatment plant at Mystic Harbour was hatched back in 2007. Through… Read more »
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently contributed $95,500 to The Salvation Army in support of vital youth programs and social services benefitting over 10,000 Lower Shore residents in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. The contribution has been directed specifically for The Salisbury Youth Club, The Crisfield Youth Club, The Education/Latchkey Program, The Richard… Read more »
SALISBURY – An extensive public hearing was held on Tuesday morning before the Wicomico County Council regarding the donation of land to expand the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex.The hearing was on the resolution to accept the donation of property from the City of Salisbury, consisting of 34.94 acres located on the north side of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The issue of the homeless sleeping at the Caroline Street Comfort Station and in others areas of the Boardwalk surfaced this week and at least one elected official thinks a city law may need to be tweaked to address the recent trend.During Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Council Secretary Mary… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Candidates running for City Council addressed the prospect of cutting city services in lieu of raising taxes at last week’s candidates forum.Last Tuesday evening the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 hosted an Ocean City Candidate Forum. Council candidates Nancy Bolt, who withdrew from the race Thursday, Tony DeLuca, Wayne Hartman, Matthew James,… Read more »
Firefighters from the Showell and Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Departments recently visited Showell Elementary School for Fire Prevention Day. The students learned about the importance of checking their smoke detectors, planning an escape route in the event of a fire at home and remembering to stay low in a fire.
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) has started the search process for a company to lease or manage its golf course.Although no decision has been made to end the contract with the current management company, Billy Casper Golf, Pines officials say they are exploring the possibilities.“Right now all the options are open,” said Dave… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after choking a waiter at a Boardwalk restaurant when his female companion did not get the chicken fingers she ordered.Around 11:25 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the Brass Balls Saloon on the Boardwalk near 12th… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Bishopville man, who pleaded guilty in August to second-degree assault and other charges after an incident last February during which he fired multiple shots from a handgun and threatened to kill a female acquaintance during a domestic dispute, was sentenced last week in Worcester County Circuit Court to seven years in… Read more »